In 1888, Bertha Benz together with her two sons undertook the first overland journey in an automobile, the Benz Patent Motor Car Number 3. In recognition of her personality, her pioneering spirit and her visionary character, each year the Daimler and Benz Foundation bestows the Bertha Benz Prize, which is endowed with 10,000 euros, on a young female engineer who creates added value for society with the findings from her thesis.

Bertha Benz Prize 2020

The nomination period expired on March 1st, 2020. The online portal for nominations will be available again from October 1, 2020. Nominations are then possible until March 1st, 2021.